Tag Archives: Writing

40% off at Torquere Press, today only!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Want to catch up with stuff Erin & I have written? Today, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, you can get 40% off everything in your cart at Torquere with code LUCKY2015. You can pre-order Room 1024 for $1.79 (it releases on April … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Ines Johnson

Posted on March 12, 2015 by erincmcrae

Here at Avian30 we love stories that subvert tropes, and stories about kickass chicks. Which means we’re very pleased today to host Ines Johnson, whose new book, Pumpkin: A Cindermama Story, is out from Heartspell Media today. Girl On Her Own Horse Have … Continue reading →

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I am currently on a plane to Los Angeles. I am not entirely sure why.

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

For the last five years I’ve gone to Los Angeles every February.  That started as a fan pilgrimage to a Doctor Who con, morphed into an excuse to see friends who don’t (or no longer) live near me, and in the … Continue reading →

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My letter to the RWR

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Below is the letter I wrote in response to the RWR article we’ve been talking about over the last few days. I know many other members have also written to the RWR about their displeasure, and I continue to want to … Continue reading →

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Politics, Social Media, and the RWR (or, “hey, my Twitter feed just exploded!”)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Sunday morning I crankily tweeted about an excerpt of an article in the new Romance Writers Report (the magazine published by the Romance Writers of America for its membership) that offered advice on using social media.  The excerpt suggested that … Continue reading →

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My name is Racheline Maltese and I have a lesbian accent

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

My name is Racheline Maltese and I have a lesbian accent. (This is now going to turn up as the top hit when you Google me, isn’t it?). The lesbian accent is characterized by significant use of profanity, clipped speaking … Continue reading →

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Starling audiobook in the works!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Racheline Maltese

Erin & I have just signed the contract for the Starling audiobook, and auditions are now open for readers on ACX. Torquere Press has the final say in narrator choice, but we are involved in the process. You can see … Continue reading →

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The Write Pet: Cats, Death, and Cat death

Posted on February 25, 2015 by erincmcrae

(Some sadness ahead) This morning at my day job, I got an email from my dad: Chip is still alive but I don’t think he has many days let. I’m starting to think he’s near the point where it’s selfish … Continue reading →

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5 Lessons Learned from Doves

Posted on February 12, 2015 by erincmcrae

Doves, has been out for a few weeks (and is now available in paperback!). One of our favorite parts of the writing process is that we learn so much about a story once it’s out of our hands and into … Continue reading →

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Avian30 at Harper Collins Romance Festival 2015

Posted on February 11, 2015 by erincmcrae

This past weekend, Racheline were on Harper Collins’s Romance Festival 2015. The festival is in celebration of all things romance and erotica, and this year, with Valentine’s Day coming up, there was a special focus on all the different forms … Continue reading →

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